Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Neither of my parents/guardians has a bachelor’s degree (from any country). If this is true and an older sibling has a bachelor’s degree, I am still eligible.
2. I am a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or, by the application deadline, eligible for full-time and off-campus internships, as well as paid employment opportunities in the United States.
3. I am currently enrolled in a four-year college or university and pursuing my first bachelor’s degree when the program begins.
4. I am enrolled as a sophomore or junior when the program begins.
5. I am available to participate fully in the 18-month Fellows Program, including required career development programming and experiences.

ANY considers applicants first-generation college students if neither of their parents has completed a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. or any country. Applicants’ parents could have received an associate’s degree, but nothing greater. Also, the applicant cannot have already earned a bachelor’s degree in the U.S. or from another country. If you believe you have a special circumstance, please email applications@americaneedsyou.org or complete the optional essay to explain.

We stand with Dreamers and believe that America needs you. You are eligible to apply to our program if you currently (at the time of submitting an application) have work authorization. If DACA authorization is revoked or expires after applying to our program, you can still participate if accepted, and we will support your career development in every way we can.